Title Page
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Document No.
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Audit Title
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Personnel
INTRODUCTION
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Guidance notes on Site Inspection Audit
It is recoginsed that the inspection can only be carried out as a 'snapshot' in time and that construction site is constantly changing and evolving through the different phases of the programme. The safety advisor will consider this when deciding on the appropriate scores, comments and actions if needed.
The inspection sheet is broken down into 10 independent areas, all of which have been considered to be common areas for assessment during the construction phase.
1. Management & Administration
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1.1 Actions from last inspection complete
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1.2 Construction Phase Health & Safety Plan in place and up to date
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1.3 Manager responsible for site safety appointed in CPP with contact details available
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1.4 Review of Subcontractor RAMS complete. Evidence RAMS have been approved.
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1.5 Subcontractor has signed against their own RAMS as accepted
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1.6 Are contents of site induction sufficient and is this delivered well? (read through/powerpoint/test?)
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1.7 Are site inductions carried out? Up to date and signed by inductees
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1.8 Is site sign in-out register complete and up to date
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1.9 Have inspections of plant arriving at site been carried out?
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1.10 Is F10 completed, up to date, signed and clearly displayed?
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1.11 Are site rules displayed?
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1.12 Are Statuatory notices displayed? (HASAWA poster, Company Insurance certificates)
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1.13 Is traffic plan displayed?
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1.14 Are company SHE policies displayed?
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1.15 Are Permits to Work in place, commuinicated and displayed/readily available
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1.16 Are Toolbox talks carried out and register complete
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1.17 Are current safety alerts actioned?
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1.18 Are Latest service drawings available and displayed if practical?
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1.19 Is Daily Site Record sheet being completed?
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1.20 Is general site inspection being carried out and checklist complete in line with the CPP?
2 Temporary Works / Work at height
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2.1 Are Scaffolding/temporary working platforms designs available if required?
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2.2 All ladders / stepladders & hop-up platforms in good working condition and being properly used?
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2.3 Mobile towers, stair towers & podiums erected correctly, in good condition with Scaff-tag fitted where required?
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2.4 Is roof, edge protection , safety nets, handrails installed where required?
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2.5 Temporary works have design calcs on site for loading and striking sequence / propping. TWC /TWS identified in CPP. TWR in place and up to date
3 Other places of work & activities
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3.1 Are flammable gases stored in secure cage
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3.2 Lighting levels suitable for type of working being carried out, confirm task, security and access lighting arrangements
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3.3 Temporary electrics suitably installed and protected. Cables run tidily and elevated to reduce slip/trip hazard
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3.4 Access into excavations is via tied ladder or steps /slope with handrails
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3.5 Excavations suitably shored. Deep excavations have design drawings / information on site for shoring
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3.6 Hazardous materials put away in suitable container or compound when not in use
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3.7 Minor excavations have suitable barriers /protection
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3.8 Safe material storage and lay down area provided?
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3.9 Adequate heating, lighting and ventilation provided
4 Work equipment, PUWER & LOLER
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4.1 Crane plans followed and competent person on site
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4.2 Lifting appliances (hoists, cranes etc) are in good condition with valid test Certificates and checks carried out
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4.3 Lifting gear (chains, slings etc) have valid test Certificates and inspection records
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4.4 Other plant and machinery in good working order
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4.5 Portable tools and equipment in good condition and fit for purpose
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4.6 PAT testing of portable electrical equipment up to date
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4.7 Keys removed from plant when not in use
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4.8 Only Competent persons using plant
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4.9 Tower cranes registered with HSE (with 14 day periodic checks complete)
5 Traffic management & mobile plant
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5.1 Vehicle traffic routes suitably marked on site / barriers in place. Static operational plant behind barriers
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5.2 Site entrance not causing a risk to public / client
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5.3 Gates can and are being closed and secured
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5.4 Pedestrian access and egress around site suitable
6 Emergency arrangements
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6.1 Fire & emergency plan and procedures in place and clearly displayed
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6.2 First aiders in place (incl. appointed persons) Telephone numbers clearly displayed
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6.3 First Aid provisions suitable and fully stocked (Sterile materials in validity date)
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6.4 Proof first aid stock is regularly checked
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6.5 Fire precautions/ extinguishers in place and in date
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6.6 Method of raising the evacuation alarm clear and available
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6.7 Evidence of fire drill being carried out
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6.8 Accident book available (review completed accident reports)
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6.9 Emergency muster point location and routes clearly identified
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6.10 Emergency muster point marked out and clearly signed
7 Welfare arrangements
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7.1 Is housekeeping of welfare facilities & the site offices adequate?
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7.2 Adequate supply of drinking water, clearly labelled
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7.3 Suitable means of heating / preparing food. In clean and good working condition
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7.4 Number of toilets suitable for number of personnel/operatives
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7.5 Hand cleaning facilities available (soap, towels, warm water, sink size big enough to get a forearm in to)
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7.6 Separate female toilet facilities provided
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7.7 Drying room available (not used for materials and tools)
8 Protection to/from others
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8.1 Site boundary suitably fenced (should be Herras, footed, double clipped and braced over long straight runs).
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8.2 Scaffolds on site boundary have suitable debris nets / Monoflex protection to protect public
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8.3 External roads and footpaths kept clean and no material causing slips/trips to public / client
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8.4 External works / chapter 8 to NRSW requirements met where necessary
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8.5 Public footpath scaffold/ client area scaffolds have design drawings, double boarded & sheeted. Tubes and fittings protection wrapped. License for public works if applicable.
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8.6 Dust & noise considerations in place to protect public and client
9 Health, Manual handling & PPE
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9.1 Personal Protective Equipment being used as required
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9.2 Manual handling risk assessments in place for identified risks
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9.3 Sub-contractors can show management of vibration equipment (scabblers, breakers, percussion tools etc) HAVs assessments
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9.4 Noise & dust suppression measures appropriate to the task and individual in place.
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9.5 Record of noise monitoring & face fit testing for RPE available
10 Environmental & housekeeping
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10.1 Environmental & Waste management plan in place and up to date
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10.2 All hazardous materials on site are managed under COSHH. MSDS & COSHH Assessments on site
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10.3 Bunds and drip trays provided and used where required
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10.4 Appropriate quantity of suitable spill kits available. Kits in good condition and in accessible locations
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10.5 Bunds in good condition. External bunds are protected from rain and have full capacity available (no liquid in bund)
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10.6 Gas / LPG cylinders stored correctly when in and not in use
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10.7 Are there any environmental complaints; noise, dust, odour, lighting, contamination of land or water
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10.8 Is level of house keeping acceptable - active areas (work areas)
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10.9 Is level of house keeping acceptabe - inactive areas (lay down areas, stores etc)
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10.10 All materials, stillages stacked and stored safely
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10.11 Adequate supply of recycling and waste skips on site. Each suitably labelled/signed
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10.12 Other issues raised (described on corrective action plan)
SIGN OFF
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Provide any furter information and details here
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Auditor to Print and Full Name and sign here
